Brake proportioning valve pt 3

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May 24, 2006 | 09:08 PM

Baytraveler

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Brake proportioning valve pt 3

Well I've lost a battle. The brake line to the rear broke; it probably would have to have been cut anyways. However, I think I should replace all the brake lines as they are basically fused on to the proportioning valve. However, I'm confused. What is a brake line with or without armor? Which one do I need. Should I just buy the brake line kit from Ecklers? Please let me know what you all think.

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May 24, 2006 | 11:09 PM

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Help?!

May 24, 2006 | 11:14 PM

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brake lines

I replaced all of my lines except the one running fore to aft that may or may not require a body lift to get at it. Even in SS they are not that $$$ and its easy to do. Might have to use a little heat and vice grips. Be careful take your time. Mine came with the spiral armor that you refer to on some of them.

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May 24, 2006 | 11:14 PM

kevinator80

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I suppose the armor would be the spring that is wrapped around some of the lines. Thats my guess.

May 24, 2006 | 11:32 PM

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can this be done with car on jack stands or do you need a lift?

May 24, 2006 | 11:42 PM

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Jackstands are ok as long as your level and stable

May 24, 2006 | 11:49 PM

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The springs wrapped around some brake and fuel lines is used to help cool the fluid in the lines. The surface area of the spring acts like a heat sink for the lines. With up to 1200lb pressure in the lines the fluid tends to get rather hot, houstonvett

May 25, 2006 | 10:48 AM

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You can get an entire SS brake line kit, pre-bent, flared with nuts already on them plus armour (spring around the line to also help protect) for about $150 +tax/shipping. I would recommend doing them all since you are up in the air. Go to www.inlinetube.com or any of the supporting vendors could hook you up! Good Luck!

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May 25, 2006 | 12:38 PM

Duke94

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The "armor" is just that. It is usually installed on tubes that can take a rock hit. I'd go with "In line tube" also, bought all mine there.

May 25, 2006 | 03:06 PM

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iree75

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I got SS lines from muskegon brake. I did all of the lines with the car up on jack stands including the front to rear...which just took a bit of bending persuasion.